nanoliter to picoliter
Convert nanoliter (nL) to picoliter (pL). Use an editable volume converter, conversion formula, and reference table.
1 nL = 1,000 pL
Conversion formula
One nanoliter equals 1,000 picoliter. Multiply your value in nanoliter by this factor to get picoliter. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.
Worked example
To convert 5 nanoliter:5 × 1,000 = 5,000 pL
Conversion table
| nanoliter (nL) | picoliter (pL) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 10 |
| 0.1 | 100 |
| 1 | 1,000 |
| 2 | 2,000 |
| 5 | 5,000 |
| 10 | 10,000 |
| 25 | 25,000 |
| 50 | 50,000 |
| 100 | 100,000 |
| 1000 | 1,000,000 |
About these measurements
Volume describes three-dimensional space or liquid capacity.
The base reference used here is the liter. One nanoliter is 1e-9 base units; one picoliter is 1e-12 base units.
Important distinctions
US liquid measures and Imperial measures are different. Dry gallons and recipe cups are excluded.
Precision
The converter uses stored conversion factors and floating-point arithmetic. Results display up to ten significant digits, switching to scientific notation for very small or large values. Keep the precision of your original measurement when reporting results.
Common questions
How do I convert nL to pL?
Multiply the quantity in nL by 1,000. You can also type the value into the converter above.
Can I reverse the conversion?
Yes. Use the swap button or open the picoliter to nanoliter converter.
Reference
NIST Guide to the SI — conversion factors and prefix conventions. SI prefixes scale units by powers of ten; the dimension-specific notes above describe the assumptions used on this page.
